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PHYS 283 Fundamentals of Biophysics
Fall 2011 Course materials(offered in Fall Semesters) The course will offer a broad survey of both historical and modern topics in biophysics including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, bioenergetics, electrophysiology, information theory, and the -omics revolution. Basic quantitative concepts of dimensional analysis, scaling, and statistics will be emphasized. Each topic will also include articles from the literature which will be used for critical discussion. 3hrs, 3cr. Pre-requisite PHYS 110,120 (This course is NOT calculus based)
PHYS 337 Statistical Thermodynamics with Applications to Chemistry and Biology
(offered in alternating Spring Semesters) This course explores the basic principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with examples from chemistry and biology. Focus will be on the molecular forces that drive chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, solvation, and phase transitions. 4hrs, 4cr. Pre-requisite PHYS 110,120 or PHYS111,121 and Math 150 (This course IS calculus based)
PHYS 420 Introduction to Biophysics
(offered in alternating Spring Semesters) Spring 2011 Course materials A comprehensive introduction to the interface between physics and biology and the application of the techniques of physics to understanding biological systems, focusing on developing and understanding of the thermodynamics of living systems, on the physical kinematics of macromolecules and other biological structures and on the theory of physical techniques that are used in the study of biological systems. 4hrs, 4 cr. Pre-requisites MATH 150 (Calculus I), PHYS 110/120 or PHYS111/121 series, AND at least one of the following: PHYS 283 Fundamentals of Biophysics Biol 300 Biological Chemistry Chem 376 Biochemistry I Chem 350 Biophysical Chemistry Phys 336 Thermodynamics REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE PHYSICS OFFICE DUE TO THE CHANGE IN PREREQUISITES (The catalog prerequisites are PHYS 336(or PHYS337), BIOL 300, CHEM 376)
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